§ 19–713.5
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 19-713.5 (2026)
Title 19. Health Care Facilities
Subtitle 7. Health Maintenance Organizations
§ 19–713.5LinkCopy Citation
(a)
If a health maintenance organization requires its subscribers to have a referral to receive consultation services in writing, the health maintenance organization shall use the uniform consultation referral form adopted by the Commissioner under § 15-120 of the Insurance Article as the sole instrument for referrals for consultation services.
(b)
A health maintenance organization may not impose as a condition of coverage any requirement to:
(1)
Modify the uniform consultation referral form; or
(2)
Submit additional consultation referral forms.
(c)
The uniform consultation referral form shall be properly completed by the health care provider referring the subscriber for consultation services.